FlightSafety International Inc

Simulator Technician

FlightSafety International Inc$63K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in electronics preferred or completion of electronics technical school
  • 1-3 years of technical experience in civilian/military electronics or related field
  • Strong understanding of Simulator Support and Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs)
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic system components
  • Familiarity with government regulations regarding flight training devices (FTDs)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair flight training devices (FTDs) according to regulatory requirements
  • Perform standard support activities for simulators
  • Evaluate and verify proper operation after configuration changes
  • Troubleshoot, repair or replace FTD electrical and hydraulic components
  • Monitor performance of simulators to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Identify needed parts for simulator repair and support
  • Report safety hazards as per company Safety Management System guidelines

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • 401k match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of additional benefits
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $63,800.00-$108,350.00

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered.

Benefits:

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Purpose of Position

The Simulator Technician maintains and /or repairs flight training devices (FTDs) in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements and company standards. May also make mechanical modifications, updates and repairs to enhance the performance of the FTDs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • The Simulator Technician successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; may need some guidance in addressing unusual situations.
  • Perform standard Simulator support activities
  • Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post- change operation.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
  • Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
  • Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
  • Able to accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
  • Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.
  • Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures


Minimum Education

  • Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.


Minimum Experience

  • 1-3 years' experience, including civilian/military electronics, or related technical experience.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Accountability: Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
  • Communication: Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
  • Approachability: Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
  • Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
  • Analytical Thinking: Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
  • Detail Oriented: Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Initiative: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
  • Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
  • Self-Motivated: Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
  • Technical Aptitude: Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand: walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

About FlightSafety International Inc

FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The company's customers include commercial airlines, business aviation operators and aircraft manufacturers, as well as military and government agencies. FlightSafety was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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